For the last 15 years, it has been my honor to share the stories of family-owned French wineries.

Before moving to Burgundy, France, in 2021, I spent eight years importing French wines into my home state of Minnesota, which was an avenue for creating a connection to the winemaker .

Since arriving in Burgundy, harvesting grapes in the vineyards and spending time ‘à table’ with artisans of the region has taught me the value of the authentic experience and propelled me to create Zéphyr Excursions. Translating these experiences with a now-local perspective provides access to others to enjoy the magic of the French wine culture.

My passion for this culture is rooted in my family’s French heritage, with an especially close connection with my Grand-mère (Marie-Madeleine Zéphyr) who grew up in Reims, Champagne during WWI and WWII and who instilled resilience, passion and soul within me - all features reflected in the vines, the wines, and the people that make up French wine country.